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Public Defender's Office

Qualifying for help

Find out if you qualify for criminal defence aid.

Last updated on 30 September 2026

To qualify for criminal defence aid, you must fulfil the following criteria:

Table listing eligibility criteria for criminal defence aid covering age, residency, property, income, savings, offence type, and other criteria.